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Enchilada Skillet

Enchilada Skillet

Enchilada Skillet is an easy one-pan meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. It's a hearty, family-friendly dinner that brings all the bold flavors of classic enchiladas together in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet or deep sauté pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Can opener

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn or canned corn drained
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce 15 ounces
  • 6 small corn tortillas cut into strips or squares
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

For Topping

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sour cream
  • Diced avocado
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the beef

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.

Step 2: Add onion and garlic

  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Season the mixture

  • Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well so the beef is evenly coated with the seasonings.

Step 4: Add beans, corn, and sauce

  • Stir in the black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes so the flavors come together.

Step 5: Add tortillas

  • Add the tortilla strips or squares and gently stir them into the sauce. Make sure the tortilla pieces are coated so they soften evenly.

Step 6: Melt the cheese

  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are tender.

Step 7: Add toppings and serve

  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add cilantro, green onions, sour cream, avocado, or a squeeze of lime if you like. Serve warm.
Keyword Enchilada Skillet